Is It Possible to Teach Kids Gratitude?

12/23/2013 12:21PM

A field of research on gratitude in kids is emerging, and early findings show that kids who literally count their blessings show concrete benefits. Diana Kapp explains on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.

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